​Alpine introduces new Paid Time Off Policy - You do NOT have to be sick to take it!

Alpine is pleased to introduce a new Paid Time Off policy for caregivers, effective 1/1/2021.

Under the new policy, caregivers will accumulate Paid Time Off (including time that can be used for paid sick leave) at a rate of 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year:

Average hours worked / week     Work hours / year            PTO hours / year          
                      8.5                                        442                                       15
                      10                                         520                                       17
                      20                                        1040                                      35 
                   30-40                                 1560-2080                                  48                    

PTO will be paid at a caregiver's regular hourly rate. PTO not used by a caregiver in one year can be carried over to the next. However, only 48 hours of PTO will be paid each year.

If PTO is taken for Paid Sick Leave reasons, the caregiver should notify Alpine as soon as possible and be prepared to provide reasonable documentation (e.g. doctor's note), if absent for more than 3 consecutive days.

Taking PTO for non-sick leave reasons, such as vacation or personal days, requires notification and approval by Alpine. We require that caregivers submit their PTO approval requests at least one week in advance to allow Alpine to approve and arrange for replacement care for clients. Alpine may ask caregivers to consider different PTO dates, if we cannot find replacement care.

Specific information and procedures regarding  Alpine's PTO policy will be provided via an update to Alpine's employee handbook.

Please do not hesitate to contact Alpine's office at 303 309 6202 in case of any questions!